Accepting comments from May 5, 2026, through June 4, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a permit to construct modification for Riverbend RNG to install a renewable natural gas facility.
Riverbend RNG is proposing to construct the renewable natural gas facility on a portion of Riverbend Dairy, a large dairy operation in Wendell, Idaho. The proposed facility to would process biogas. Manure would be digested in three natural-gas fired boilers and then treated in two anaerobic digesters. Excess biogas produced would be sent to a candlestick flare to oxidize.
DEQ has determined that operation according to the proposed permit will not cause or significantly contribute to a violation of any ambient air quality standard and will not injure or unreasonably affect human or animal life or vegetation. DEQ has reviewed the application and completed an analysis of the information submitted by the applicant to install and operate a renewable natural gas facility on a portion of Riverbend Dairy. Based on this analysis, DEQ proposes to issue the modified permit to construct to Riverbend RNG.
The draft permit materials are available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St.) and on DEQ’s website. Written comments on the draft permit and supporting materials will be accepted through June 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. Submit comments using the form below or via mail or email to:
Dianne Hobbs
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
dianne.hobbs@deq.idaho.gov
For technical assistance on questions concerning this project or the permitting process, contact Annabelle Young at (208) 373-0502 or annabelle.young@deq.idaho.gov.
Related Documents
Permit Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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DEQ seeks comment on permit to construct modification for Riverbend RNG
Accepting comments from May 5, 2026, through June 4, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a permit to construct modification for Riverbend RNG to install a renewable natural gas facility.
Riverbend RNG is proposing to construct the renewable natural gas facility on a portion of Riverbend Dairy, a large dairy operation in Wendell, Idaho. The proposed facility to would process biogas. Manure would be digested in three natural-gas fired boilers and then treated in two anaerobic digesters. Excess biogas produced would be sent to a candlestick flare to oxidize.
DEQ has determined that operation according to the proposed permit will not cause or significantly contribute to a violation of any ambient air quality standard and will not injure or unreasonably affect human or animal life or vegetation. DEQ has reviewed the application and completed an analysis of the information submitted by the applicant to install and operate a renewable natural gas facility on a portion of Riverbend Dairy. Based on this analysis, DEQ proposes to issue the modified permit to construct to Riverbend RNG.
The draft permit materials are available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St.) and on DEQ’s website. Written comments on the draft permit and supporting materials will be accepted through June 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. Submit comments using the form below or via mail or email to:
Dianne Hobbs
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
dianne.hobbs@deq.idaho.gov
For technical assistance on questions concerning this project or the permitting process, contact Annabelle Young at (208) 373-0502 or annabelle.young@deq.idaho.gov.
Related Documents
Permit Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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